Horseshoe Lake Fishing in Fremont County, Wyoming

• Overview

  Horseshoe Lake falls in Fremont County, part of Wyoming. The setting is rolling bush on every side. The water measures roughly 17 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. 33 miles away sits Pinedale, the nearest town. Then Fort Washakie, 34 miles, and Ethete, 38 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Horseshoe Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fremont County records list brown trout, rainbow trout and white sucker among the fish reported. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. The shape of Horseshoe Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 16°F in February to roughly 48°F in July. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid June. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid June in spring and again near early November in autumn. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Plan any trip to Horseshoe Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Phillips Lake, 1 mile out. For Horseshoe Lake in particular, ask before you travel.